A creamy indulgence with classic banana peanut butter banana flavor. This dairy-free High Protein Banana Pudding is made in jusy 2 minutes with only 3 ingredients making it the perfect way to indulge a craving.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 5 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 1
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 292 kcals and 27 grams of protein
- 📋 Main Ingredients: Coconut milk, peanut butter, and protein powder.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, and can be made paleo and grain-free.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: A creamy, protein-packed, banana pudding recipe that curbs your sweet tooth while fueling your goals.
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I used to think dessert meant throwing in the towel on progress, but that all changed after I started making recipes like this banana pudding with protein powder and other protein desserts. It’s rich, creamy, and made with just three ingredients, including coconut milk and that lonely brown banana on your counter. And unlike traditional pudding, this one actually helps you hit your goals. (Seriously, this and my coffee protein brownies are my go-tos on tough days.)
This is the kind of treat I wish I had back when I first started trying to get stronger without giving up chocolate. It’s fast, dairy-free, and so satisfying that even my kids ask for it! It also fits right in with my approach in the Strong and Sweet Protein Guide, where I turn classic sweets into fueling snacks you actually feel good about. If you love recipes that feel like dessert but act like fuel, check out my baked yogurt too.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to make: Just 3 ingredients and whipped up in about 2 minutes making it the perfect in a pinch craving buster (you'll love this 3-ingredient Greek yogurt pudding too).
Small serving: This protein dessert isn’t meant to feed a crowd. It’s for single-serving indulgence.
Allergy-friendly: This will depend on the protein powder you choose, but for the most part, the banana protein pudding is dairy-free, gluten-free, and can be made vegan or paleo.
Texture: Thick, creamy, and naturally sweetened.
Ingredients You Need
Bananas: Since the protein pudding doesn’t have any other sweetener in it, the riper the banana, the sweeter it will be.
Peanut butter: Opt for natural peanut butter so that it blends into the pudding better.
Protein powder: For this banana protein powder, I used Transformation Protein, which is an egg white and collagen-based powder.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Additional Flavor Toppings
The banana peanut butter protein pudding is great as-is. Most frequently, though, I top mine with melted chocolate chips to create a delicious chocolate magic shell on top.
Other tasty add-ins or toppings are:
- Toasted pecans
- Chocolate chips
- Dairy-free coconut caramel sauce
- Chunky coconut
- Coconut whipped cream
- Banana slices
- Swirled peanut butter
- Crumbled gluten-free graham crackers for a true treat
Adding a hint of vanilla extract into the mix is delicious as well.
How To Make Protein Banana Pudding
Step 1: Place all ingredients into a small blender.
Step 2: Process until smooth.
Step 3: Portion into a ramekin or small jar.
Step 4: Top with peanut butter and enjoy.
Expert Tips
Protein powder makes a difference.
If your protein powder isn’t naturally sweet, add some maple syrup to the mix. Since there are really no other sweeteners here, you need to love your protein. This is why I originally used Transformation Chocolate Lava because it's SO sweet.
Whey protein: If you plan to use whey protein powder, know that your protein pudding may be a bit thinner. Whey protein doesn’t absorb like vegan protein powder does so you might need to add a bit more powder to thicken up the texture.
Pea-based protein powder: If using something like Botanica Perfect Vanilla, you’ll probably need to add in some almond milk.
Collagen powder: If you want to use collagen in place of protein powder, you’ll need to add a bit more and let it chill in the fridge as it won't be as thick. Collagen also isn’t flavored, so know that the flavor will be completely banana tasting. If that's your go-to you may prefer this high-protein pumpkin pudding instead.
Beef protein powder: I recently made the switch to beef protein powder, which works well in this pudding too. I use Equip Protein as it's one of the cleanest choices. It makes this pudding a bit sticky in place of creamy, but so freaking rich. If you're making the switch too for health reasons, save some money by trying Equip Prime Protein with code MAMABEAR
Major tip: Basically, adjust the banana protein pudding as per your taste. Too runny? Add more protein? Too thick, add almond milk. Not sweet? Add in maple syrup.
How To Store It
The easy banana protein pudding is best tasting immediately once made. However, you can chill it in the fridge if you like a cold pudding. This dairy-free chocolate protein pudding is great for that.
Store leftover protein pudding, or make it in advance and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days, as long as the container is covered. The banana might turn a bit brown, though, even though it’s mixed.
Do not freeze the protein pudding, as it doesn’t thaw well and will add too much liquid.
Protein Banana Pudding FAQs
Banaan protein pudding can be a healthy addition to your diet, given that it has 25+ grams of protein, no added sweeteners, and still a great flavor.. Especially if you’re prone to sweet treat cravings, protein pudding can be a great way to stick to your goals while still indulging.
To thicken up banana protein pudding, add in one tablespoon of full-fat, canned coconut milk and let it sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before enjoying it. Coconut milk hardens in the fridge, and it’ll thicken up the protein pudding.
You can use Greek yogurt in place of coconut milk to make protein pudding. However, it will change the texture from mousse-like creamy to a more pudding-like creamy depending on the yogurt.
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Peanut Butter Banana Protein Pudding (Dairy-Free)
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- ¼ cup Vanilla vegan protein powder transformation
- 1 tablespoon Natural peanut butter
Instructions
- In a blender, combine all the ingredients.
- Process 30 seconds.
- Portion into a ramekin and top with extra banana slices or whipped cream.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Shelby Stover says
This is my go-to when I want something ultra-creamy and ultra simple!